The starting point of the round tour is at the Heidenheim-Schnaitheim train station. Along the Brenz you leave Schnaitheim and descend over a hill into the Steinheim basin, which was …

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10.7 km

Kraterblick Mountain Hut

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Good cuisine and comfortable seating in the garden. Unfortunately it's not always open, only on Thursdays and Friday afternoons. And on Sundays and public holidays it is only open for events. More information can be found at skreuz.de/genuss/berghuette-kraterblick.

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View of the Swabian Jura near Gnannenweiler

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The climb from Steinheim to Gnannenweiler is a bit strenuous if you don't have an e-bike. It's a regular country road, but with little traffic. And at the top, you …

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21.8 km

Sea of Rocks in the Wental

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Beautiful scenic route with many places that invite you to take a break and a large adventure playground.

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40.0 km

Barbecue and playground on Pfaffenbergsträßle

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Beautiful barbecue area with seating, a zip line for children, and plenty of space to play!

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42.3 km

Itzelberger See

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The Itzelberger See is a beautiful local recreation area. There is a lot to discover. The animal world is diverse. Directly at the lake is also a miniature golf course …

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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19.4 km

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6.99 km

4.92 km

1.61 km

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Surfaces

32.5 km

8.40 km

4.78 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Schwäbische AlbSeptember 26, 2020

The starting point of the round tour is at the Heidenheim-Schnaitheim train station. Along the Brenz you leave Schnaitheim and descend over a hill into the Steinheim basin, which was created by a meteorite impact. In Steinheim, it is worth making a detour to the Kraterblick mountain hut, from which you

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